I've got a cold. Can I still workout?

It's inevitable, we all catch the common cold at some point. No matter how much we try to avoid it. Especially being around grimy little nuggets 😊 For me, I'm back on my workout game today! I'm a little stuffy but it not bad enough to skip 2 workouts this week.

I get asked this question often:

I've got a cold. Should I still workout? The answer is a little different for everyone but...

How do you know if you're sick enough to skip your workout?!

Number 1 you should always listen to your body BUT you also have to draw a line.

I'm kinda gonna give you some tough love here and tell you that the sniffles and a mild case of the common cold are not a good enough reason to miss more than 1 workout a week. That's my personal opinion but there's also actually no proof that moderate exercise affects your immune system with a cold. And that's a fact, BUT...

Here's some signs that you CAN still do a moderate intensity workout without compromising your immune system... And sometimes even making you feel a little better.

✔runny nose✔sneezing✔scratchy throat✔mild cough

However if you have any of these symptoms it's best to rest and skip it til your symptoms subside!✔fever✔vomiting✔diarrhea✔dry cough

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Hi there! I'm Jackie, I'm an online fitness coach and entrepreneur. I like to think of myself as a motivator + mentor to other women who want to become the best version of themselves - physically, emotionally and financially. And I'm passionate about empowering women to find their inner passion and take control of their own happiness and future. When I'm not coaching you can find me traveling the world with my husband for his pro athletic career and taking care of my 2 little girls, Nora Belle and Sofia. I love Jesus, my family, mint green and everything chocolate! Thanks for following my journey. xoxo